i knew i forgot to address something - whether the bike was repainted. despite the excellent condition of the decals/transfers, i really don't thing this bike has been repainted or restored. i haven't had it repainted, and it does not look to me like it was repainted before i got it. if anything, to me the paint and decals look original - thin paint, not "imron thick," with miniscule imperfections on the decals/transfers that may warrant a second look at the photos.
ray dobbins
miami, florida